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PJ60 GXU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,031 mi
Last recorded71,031 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ60 GXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 67,232 miles

Nearside Front DOOR LOCK LOOSE

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET DEFECTIVE AND BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,421 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing but system still secure rear back box corroded outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,085 miles

exhaust mount boken

Fail 7 Jul 2023 53,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer crroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,256 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 49,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,429 miles

all coil springs corroded

both rear and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

o/s/f shocker has a light misting of oil

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear shocker casings corroded

rust lips on front brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,812 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 39,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,877 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 37,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAK (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 35,367 miles

slight corrosion on rear sub frame

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 33,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 18,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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PJ60 GXU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ60 GXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ60 GXU registered?

PJ60 GXU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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